How do you pronounce "rubies"?

In American English: /ˈruːbiːz/ (ROOB-eez). In British English: /ɹˈuːbiz/ (R-oob). In Canadian English: /ˈruːbiːz/ (ROOB-eez). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːbiz/ (R-oob).

Is "rubies" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːbiːz/ (ROOB-eez), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːbiz/ (R-oob).

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rubies

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/ˈruːbiːz/

ROOB-eez

Syllable Breakdown

ruːbru·iːzbies

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